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THE HOT SHEET

Welcome to the Hot Sheet - our fresh, dynamic resource that highlights the latest news from Washington Filmworks, incentive projects, and the statewide film industry. If you are interested in getting additional information on any of these topics, subscribe to our blog or contact our office at 206-264-0667 or Info@WashingtonFilmworks.org!

Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce that Film Day in Olympia on March 17 was a success. Thank you to all constituents, supporters, and professionals who came down to Olympia to advocate on behalf of the statewide film industry - whether it be on our zombie set or in one of many legislative meetings. You can check out all the press coverage and pictures here.

When people think of motion picture production, they often imagine the finished on-screen project - but how was it made? Hand Crank Films, a Bellingham production company, is here to tell us the story behind the story. Take a look at the team effort behind the scenes, and how production crews are an integral part of both the filmmaking community and the larger creative economy. Check out the video here.

Have you ever wondered how much time cast, crew, and local vendors dedicate to a production? How about the copious opportunities the industry provides to recent film graduates? And how many dreams have been realized through the statewide film incentive program? The Spokane Film Project has all these answers and more in their three insightful videos touching upon film goals both professional and personal in all corners of the state. Watch them all here.

Washington Filmworks' is the non-profit 501 (c)(6) organization that manages the state film and production incentive programs. Its mission is to create economic development opportunities by building and enhancing the competitiveness, profile and sustainability of Washington's film industry. We do this by creating possibilities for local and national filmmakers, offering comprehensive production support as well as financial incentives.